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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between the National Council on Indian Opportunity and Congress Regarding Resolutions on Indian Rights and Legislation
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 84th (1955-1957), 81st (1949-1951), 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Susan Younghawk Coons' Oil Royalty Payments Investigation
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959), 81st (1949-1951), 86th (1959-1961), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding H.R. 1242: Proposed Legislation for the Transfer of Federal Indian School Properties
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 86th (1959-1961), 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957), 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1959 Executive Council Meeting Summary: National Congress of American Indians Discusses Key Issues and Concerns
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 84th (1955-1957), 86th (1959-1961), 81st (1949-1951), 85th (1957-1959), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1959 Executive Council Meeting of the National Congress of American Indians: Key Issues and Concerns
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 83rd (1953-1955), 84th (1955-1957), 81st (1949-1951), 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Comanche Tribe Constitutional Committee, 1958-1959
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 82nd (1951-1953), 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959), 81st (1949-1951), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Situation at Chilocco Indian School: A Discussion with the Council of American Indians
- Date:
- 1950-02-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1963 Correspondence Regarding Assistance Programs for Northern Cheyenne Indians
- Date:
- 1950-02-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Social Welfare
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1965 Correspondence Regarding Poverty Program Impact on American Indians
- Date:
- 1950-02-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Opposition to H.R. 4985 between Principal Chief of Choctaw Nation and Congressman Page Belcher
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953)
![["The document consists of letters from the National Council on Indian Opportunity to Congressman Page Belcher, enclosing resolutions adopted at a special regional meeting regarding amendments to the Johnson-O'Malley Act, the establishment of an Indian Trust Council Authority, and the representation of Indian tribes in legal matters. Congressman Belcher acknowledges receipt of the resolutions and assures that they will receive his attention when relevant matters come before Congress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between the National Council on Indian Opportunity and Congress Regarding Resolutions on Indian Rights and Legislation")
![["Mrs. Susan Younghawk Coons of Pawnee, Oklahoma had complained about her oil royalty payments not being received on time. The Department of Interior, Geological Survey of Oklahoma investigated the matter and found that all complaints were unfounded. They provided a detailed account of the oil production and royalty payments made by both Gulf Coast Western and Wilkonson. Mrs. Coons was advised to check with the Indian Agency at Pawnee to confirm that the payments had been credited to her account. The department also addressed her concerns about delays in payments on Indian leases compared to non-Indian leases, stating that they were not aware of any discrimination in payments. Congressman Page Belcher assured Mrs. Coons that he would check into the matter further if she still felt confused after reading the department's response."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/83rd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Susan Younghawk Coons' Oil Royalty Payments Investigation")
![["The document from Page Belcher to Mr. Charlie B. Harper enclosed a copy of H.R. 1242, a bill introduced in the House of Representatives in January 1953. The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain school properties to local school districts or public agencies. It also outlines the conditions and provisions for such conveyances, including the reservation of mineral deposits, requirements for property use, and potential forfeiture of conveyances for non-compliance. Harper had requested a copy of the bill in a previous letter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/83rd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding H.R. 1242: Proposed Legislation for the Transfer of Federal Indian School Properties")
![["The Executive Council of the National Congress of American Indians met in Washington, D.C. in March 1959 to discuss important issues facing American Indians. They expressed concern about the termination of Federal protection for Indian tribes, lack of action by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to conserve land, limitations on loans to tribes, access to credit for Indians, and the impact of Alaskan statehood on native communities. They also highlighted delays in settling Indian claims against the United States. The Council called for legislative action to address these issues and ensure the protection and well-being of Indian communities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/86th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_5_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201958-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0006_thumbnail.jpg "1959 Executive Council Meeting Summary: National Congress of American Indians Discusses Key Issues and Concerns")
![["The Executive Council of the National Congress of American Indians met in Washington, D.C. to discuss important issues affecting American Indians. They expressed concern about the premature termination of Indian tribes, lack of federal protection, slow progress in land conservation and readjustment, and limited access to loans. They also discussed the impact of Alaska statehood on natives and delays in settling Indian claims against the United States. The Council called for increased federal support and action to address these issues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/86th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_5_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201958-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0007_thumbnail.jpg "1959 Executive Council Meeting of the National Congress of American Indians: Key Issues and Concerns")
![["The document consists of a series of letters between Mr. Houston Bus Hill, a lawyer, and various government officials regarding the Comanche Tribe of Indians and the defeat of a proposed constitution. The documents acknowledge receipt of communications, provide updates on the status of the matter, and discuss interpretations and legal implications of the proposed constitution. The government officials express regret that the reply is not more favorable and offer assistance in further clarifying the situation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/86th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_5_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201958-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Comanche Tribe Constitutional Committee, 1958-1959")
![["Congressman Page Belcher is in communication with the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the situation at Chilocco Indian School. He has received letters and is keeping Mr. Haynie informed about the developments. The Council of American Indians has also expressed support for the Commissioner of Indian Affairs in handling the situation at Chilocco School."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Situation at Chilocco Indian School: A Discussion with the Council of American Indians")
![["The document from the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs provides information on the St. Labre Indian Mission School in Ashland, Montana, and the assistance programs available to the Northern Cheyenne Reservation community. It discusses the history and purpose of mission schools, the educational opportunities for Indian children, economic challenges on the reservation, efforts to address unemployment, public assistance programs, and the distribution of food commodities. The document highlights the ongoing support and assistance provided by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to address the needs of the community."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/88th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_7_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201963-1964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1963 Correspondence Regarding Assistance Programs for Northern Cheyenne Indians")
![["Miss Rebecca Putnam wrote to Congressman Page Belcher requesting information on how the Administration's Poverty Program will affect American Indians. Belcher responded by stating that he is looking into the matter and will provide information as soon as possible. He also forwarded Putnam's request to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for further consideration. Putnam had also reached out to the Office of Economic Opportunity and Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs for information on the same topic."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/89th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_8_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965-1966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1965 Correspondence Regarding Poverty Program Impact on American Indians")
![["The document is from Harry J. W. Belvin, Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, to Congressman Page Belcher opposing H. R. 4985, a bill to provide a decree of competency for United States Indians in certain cases. Belvin urges Belcher to oppose the bill and solicit opposition from other members of the Oklahoma delegation, as they believe the legislation would be detrimental to Indian welfare. Congressman Belcher responds, stating that he is not on the committee that considers such legislation but assures Belvin that he will give the bill his full attention when it comes before the House for consideration."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/83rd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Opposition to H.R. 4985 between Principal Chief of Choctaw Nation and Congressman Page Belcher")